10 Post Error Messages; Post Numeric Codes And Text Messages - HP 205 G1 Maintenance & Service Manual

10 POST Error Messages

This appendix lists the error codes, error messages, and the various indicator light and audible sequences
that you may encounter during Power-On Self-Test (POST) or computer restart, the probable source of the
problem, and steps you can take to resolve the error condition.
POST Message Disabled suppresses most system messages during POST, such as memory count and non-
error text messages. If a POST error occurs, the screen will display the error message. To manually switch to
the POST Messages Enabled mode during POST, press any key (except F10, F11, or F12). The default mode is
POST Message Disabled.
The speed at which the computer loads the operating system and the extent to which it is tested are
determined by the POST mode selection.
Full Boot may also be enabled to run every 1 to 30 days on a regularly scheduled basis. To establish the
schedule, reconfigure the computer to the Full Boot Every x Days mode, using Computer Setup.

POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages

This section covers those POST errors that have numeric codes associated with them. The section also
includes some text messages that may be encountered during POST.
NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is displayed on the screen.
Table 10-1 Numeric Codes and Text Messages
Control panel message
101-Option ROM Checksum Error
103-System Board Failure
162-System Options Not Set
163-Time & Date Not Set
Description
System ROM checksum.
DMA or timers.
Configuration incorrect.
RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to
be replaced.
Invalid time or date in configuration memory.
RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to
be replaced.
Recommended action
1. Verify the correct ROM.
2. Flash the ROM if needed.
3. Clear CMOS (See Appendix B,
Security and Resetting CMOS
on page 111.)
4. Replace the system board.
1. Clear CMOS (See Appendix B,
Security and Resetting CMOS
on page 111.)
2. Replace the system board.
Run Computer Setup and check the
configuration in Advanced > Onboard Devices.
Reset the date and time under Control Panel. If
the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
See the Removal and Replacement section for
instructions on installing a new battery, or
contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC
battery replacement.
Reset the date and time under Control Panel
(Computer Setup can also be used). If the
problem persists, replace the RTC battery. See
the Removal and Replacement section for
instructions on installing a new battery, or
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages 103
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